The Minister stated that “an order has been given by the Prime Minister to begin discussions with our American counterparts on how the shipyards and ports will be strengthened, here but also in the United States, so that they are interconnected.” He also added that “in the coming weeks and months we will proceed with an agreement concerning American strategic investments in Greece, in the area of infrastructure.”
“Whoever dominates the sea, dominates trade and energy,” Mr. Kikilias noted, reminding that over 80% of global trade is transported by sea. He pointed out that Greece possesses 20% of the global commercial fleet, a fact that makes it a critical factor in the energy supply chain.
The Minister explained that LNG is the fuel of today and will shape the global energy reality in the coming years, with Greece and the United States collaborating for its transport to allies across the Atlantic. At the same point, he referred to infrastructure, such as the FSRU, the reverse pipelines in Alexandroupoli, and the drillings south of Crete and in the Ionian.
Mr. Kikilias emphasized that his discussions with the American Ministers include shipyards, repairs and new shipbuilding, as well as investments in ports and the workforce.
In closing, the Minister stressed that these initiatives have a substantial impact on the real economy, bringing cheaper energy, cheaper goods, lower inflation, stable economies and new investments.
